October 4, 2024

State and Local Policy

Constellation
NY DPS Decreases ZEC Prices by 14%
The price of New York ZECs is set to fall 14% for the next two years after the agency that administratively sets the price issued its biennial price adjustment.
House of Delegates Commerce and Energy Committee
Virginia Panel Clears Bills to Increase SCC Rate Authority
The Virginia House Commerce and Energy Committee voted to tighten regulation of electric utility rates as disparate interests lined up behind two bills.
The New York Power Authority
Hochul Proposes Expanded Clean Energy Role for NYPA
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing a significant expansion of the role of the New York Power Authority, the nation’s largest state-owned utility.
Lithium Americas
GM to Invest $650M in Controversial Nev. Lithium Project
GM plans to invest $650 million in a proposed lithium mine in northern Nevada — funding that depends on the resolution of a lawsuit filed by environmentalists.
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NJ Bills Push Rooftop Solar, EV Chargers, Grid Upgrades
The New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee advanced a spate of climate change-related legislation.
Gov. Phil Murphy
Murphy Signs NJ Low-carbon Concrete Law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to give business tax credits to producers who supply state projects with concrete made with lower GHG emissions.
BOEM
BOEM Continues Planning Process for Gulf of Maine OSW
BOEM wrapped up a series of info sessions in Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, seeking feedback as it develops a map of potential wind farm sites.
Washington State Democrats
Wash. Bill Seeks to Accelerate Renewable Buildout
A bill to boost construction of renewable power in Washington picked up support — ranging from strong to conditional — at a key Senate hearing.
Raritan Valley Community College
NJ Steps up Remote Net Metering Approvals
N.J. regulators approved two remote net metering projects totaling more than 250 kWdc as lawmakers consider a bill to make development of such projects easier.
DCSEU
Bill to Expand Community Solar Target Clears Virginia Senate Panel
A Virginia Senate committee cleared a bill to expand Dominion’s "shared solar" target to 1.5 GW while changing how consumers who use the resource are charged.

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